Katakuriko is Japanese potato starch, one of the quiet workhorses of the Japanese kitchen, here made from one hundred percent Hokkaido potatoes, the region most prized for it. A fine, bright white powder with a neutral flavour, it is naturally gluten-free and easy to digest, and it serves two essential roles that make it indispensable.

As a thickener it is prized above cornflour by many chefs. It thickens sauces and soups to a beautifully clear, glossy finish rather than a cloudy one, and it is the key to ankake, the silky, translucent glaze poured over vegetables, tofu, and fish. It works quickly and cleanly, giving sauces body and shine with a light touch. As a coating it delivers an exceptionally light, crisp result: it is the classic dusting for karaage, Japanese fried chicken, giving a delicate, shatteringly crisp crust, and it works equally well on fried fish, seafood, and vegetables while letting the flavour of the food come through.

Supplied in a practical 1kg pack, it is an everyday essential for frying and thickening alike.

Why choose Sea House Katakuriko?

• Premium Hokkaido starch. Made from one hundred percent Hokkaido potatoes.
• A clear, glossy thickener. Thickens sauces and ankake glazes to a bright, shining finish.
• The secret to crisp frying. The classic light coating for karaage and fried seafood.
• Neutral and gluten-free. A clean flavour, easy to digest, suitable for gluten-free cooking.
• Practical format. A handy 1kg pack for everyday use.